The U.S. delegation was led by Mr. Jay H. Golding, Chairman of the Board of N8 Medical, Inc. and Chairman of Golding Brothers Partners, accompanied by Ms. Susie Golding and advisors Nguyen Dinh Hung and Nguyen Nam Tran.

On behalf of Bach Mai Hospital, the meeting was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Xuan Co, Hospital Director; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Van Giap, Deputy Director; along with leaders of various centers, institutes, departments, and units. The presence of leading experts in intensive care, cardiology, stroke, toxicology, infection control, and microbiology underscored the hospital’s strong commitment to fostering substantive and effective collaboration.

The meeting followed up on the delegation’s visit in December 2025 and further concretized previously discussed cooperation orientations, aiming to implement large-scale research projects with high practical value in patient care and treatment.

Addressing the challenge of hospital-acquired infections

At the session, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Ngoc Son, Director of the Intensive Care Center, presented an overview of Bach Mai Hospital’s critical care system - one of the largest and most comprehensive ICU systems in Vietnam.

Established in 1978, the center currently operates 73 beds and admits approximately 2,400 - 2,500 critically ill patients annually. Advanced techniques such as ECMO, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and plasma exchange have been routinely implemented to manage life-threatening conditions.

Notably, ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) was highlighted as a major challenge in intensive care. A key contributing factor is the formation of biofilms on endotracheal tubes, which enhances antibiotic resistance in bacteria - particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa - leading to persistent and difficult-to-control infections.

Trial of next-generation endotracheal tube technology

In response to these challenges, Mr. Jay H. Golding introduced the Saridintube endotracheal tube, featuring an antimicrobial coating designed to inhibit biofilm formation and reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections.

According to Mr. Golding, preliminary studies in Canada involving several hundred patients have shown promising results in reducing infection rates and mortality. The study is currently being expanded to 2,500 patients across 20 hospitals to comprehensively evaluate the technology’s effectiveness.

Importantly, the U.S. side proposed conducting a study in Vietnam involving approximately 400 patients, with Bach Mai Hospital expected to serve as one of two key global research centers, alongside Canada.

During the meeting, the delegation donated four Saridintube samples to support the initial research phase and committed to providing additional devices for larger-scale studies in the future.

Affirming the hospital’s role in international collaboration

Speaking at the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Xuan Co emphasized the importance of international cooperation in the context of Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo, which identifies public health care as a national strategic priority.

He noted that access to and application of advanced scientific and technological achievements are particularly crucial for tertiary hospitals. In this context, hospital infection control solutions offer significant practical value in improving treatment quality and patient safety.

Bach Mai Hospital is committed to conducting research in a rigorous, transparent manner in compliance with international scientific standards, while leveraging its professional expertise and existing infrastructure to ensure optimal outcomes.

Expanding multi-sector collaboration

In addition to infection control, both sides discussed potential areas of cooperation, including research, medical technology transfer, and collaboration in pediatrics-particularly in the treatment of cerebral palsy with leading experts from Texas, USA.

The two parties agreed to continue detailed discussions to implement large-scale research projects and expand collaboration in training, scientific research, and the development of advanced medical techniques.

The meeting not only opened up new prospects for cooperation in research and application of advanced medical technologies, but also reaffirmed Bach Mai Hospital’s position as a trusted partner in international collaborations, contributing to enhancing the global standing of Vietnamese medicine.